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In the thousand years from the end of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance and Reformation of the sixteenth century the discussion of the great questions of philosophy and religion was intense. Does God exist? What is he like? What is the purpose of human life and how does God show concern for the future of mankind? This is an introduction to the debates which did more than anything else to transform the ancient into the modern world of thought.
List of contents
Part I Philosophy and Theology; Chapter 2 Philosophical Sources; Chapter 3 Knowing and Language; Part II God; Chapter 5 The Cosmos; Chapter 6 Man; Chapter 7 Conclusion;
About the author
G. R. Evans is University Lecturer in History at the University of Cambridge. Her publications include Anselm (1989), The Thought of Gregory the Great (1986), Augustine on Evil (1983) and Alan of Lille (1983).
Summary
`Does God exist?' `Is there a purpose to our lives?' `What are human beings?' These are the great questions of philosophy and religion which the medieval theologians addressed themselves. This is an introduction to the surrounding debates
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'It is a fluent essay, written in one sweep, packed with discrete learning ... ' - Alexander Murray, Times Literary Supplement'An excellent and authoritative introduction for anyone ... who would like to know more about the thought of the middle ages.' - - Carol Harrison, Church Times
